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2025 · 29 Jan · Shift 1 · Q39
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Vector Algebra question

2025 · 29 Jan · Shift 1 · Q39

JEE MainMathematicsVector AlgebraMCQ+4 / −1
Let a⃗=i^+2j^+k^\vec{a}=\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+\hat{k}a=i^+2j^​+k^ and b⃗=2i^+7j^+3k^\vec{b}=2 \hat{i}+7 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}b=2i^+7j^​+3k^. Let L1:r→=(−i^+2j^+k^)+λa⃗,λ∈R\mathrm{L}_1 : \overrightarrow{\mathrm{r}}=(-\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+\hat{k})+\lambda \vec{a}, \mathrm{\lambda} \in \mathbf{R}L1​:r=(−i^+2j^​+k^)+λa,λ∈R and L2:r→=(j^+k^)+μb⃗,μ∈R\mathrm{L}_2: \overrightarrow{\mathrm{r}}=(\hat{j}+\hat{k})+\mu \vec{b}, \mu \in \mathrm{R}L2​:r=(j^​+k^)+μb,μ∈R be two lines. If the line L3\mathrm{L}_3L3​ passes through the point of intersection of L1\mathrm{L}_1L1​ and LyL_yLy​ and is parallel to a⃗+b⃗\vec{a}+\vec{b}a+b, then L3L_3L3​ passes through the point :
  1. A
    (−1,−1,1)(-1, -1, 1)(−1,−1,1)
  2. B
    (2,8,5)(2, 8, 5)(2,8,5)
  3. C
    (8,26,12)(8, 26, 12)(8,26,12)
  4. D
    (5,17,4)(5, 17, 4)(5,17,4)
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Correct answer: C

  1. Write the given lines in coordinate form

Given a⃗=(1,2,1),b⃗=(2,7,3).\vec a = (1,2,1), \qquad \vec b = (2,7,3).a=(1,2,1),b=(2,7,3).

So, L1:r⃗=(−1,2,1)+λ(1,2,1).L_1: \vec r = (-1,2,1) + \lambda(1,2,1).L1​:r=(−1,2,1)+λ(1,2,1). Hence the parametric equations of L1L_1L1​ are x=−1+λ,y=2+2λ,z=1+λ.x=-1+\lambda, \qquad y=2+2\lambda, \qquad z=1+\lambda.x=−1+λ,y=2+2λ,z=1+λ.

Also, L2:r⃗=(0,1,1)+μ(2,7,3).L_2: \vec r = (0,1,1) + \mu(2,7,3).L2​:r=(0,1,1)+μ(2,7,3). Hence the parametric equations of L2L_2L2​ are x=2μ,y=1+7μ,z=1+3μ.x=2\mu, \qquad y=1+7\mu, \qquad z=1+3\mu.x=2μ,y=1+7μ,z=1+3μ.


  1. Find the point of intersection of L1L_1L1​ and L2L_2L2​

At the intersection, coordinates must be equal: −1+λ=2μ...(1)-1+\lambda = 2\mu \quad ...(1)−1+λ=2μ...(1) 2+2λ=1+7μ...(2)2+2\lambda = 1+7\mu \quad ...(2)2+2λ=1+7μ...(2) 1+λ=1+3μ...(3)1+\lambda = 1+3\mu \quad ...(3)1+λ=1+3μ...(3)

From (3), λ=3μ.\lambda = 3\mu.λ=3μ.

Substitute into (1): −1+3μ=2μ  ⟹  μ=1.-1+3\mu = 2\mu \implies \mu=1.−1+3μ=2μ⟹μ=1. Therefore, λ=3.\lambda=3.λ=3.

Check in (2): 2+2(3)=8,1+7(1)=8,2+2(3)=8, \qquad 1+7(1)=8,2+2(3)=8,1+7(1)=8, so it is consistent.

Thus the intersection point is P=(−1+3,  2+2⋅3,  1+3)=(2,8,4).P = (-1+3,\; 2+2\cdot 3,\; 1+3) = (2,8,4).P=(−1+3,2+2⋅3,1+3)=(2,8,4).


  1. Find the direction vector of L3L_3L3​

L3L_3L3​ is parallel to a⃗+b⃗\vec a + \vec ba+b. So, a⃗+b⃗=(1,2,1)+(2,7,3)=(3,9,4).\vec a + \vec b = (1,2,1) + (2,7,3) = (3,9,4).a+b=(1,2,1)+(2,7,3)=(3,9,4).

Hence L3L_3L3​ passes through P=(2,8,4)P=(2,8,4)P=(2,8,4) and has direction vector (3,9,4)(3,9,4)(3,9,4). Therefore, L3:r⃗=(2,8,4)+t(3,9,4).L_3: \vec r = (2,8,4) + t(3,9,4).L3​:r=(2,8,4)+t(3,9,4).

Its parametric form is x=2+3t,y=8+9t,z=4+4t.x=2+3t, \qquad y=8+9t, \qquad z=4+4t.x=2+3t,y=8+9t,z=4+4t.


  1. Check which option lies on L3L_3L3​

We test each option.

Option A: (−1,−1,1)(-1,-1,1)(−1,−1,1)

From x=2+3tx=2+3tx=2+3t, −1=2+3t  ⟹  t=−1.-1=2+3t \implies t=-1.−1=2+3t⟹t=−1. Then y=8+9(−1)=−1y=8+9(-1)=-1y=8+9(−1)=−1 correct, and z=4+4(−1)=0≠1.z=4+4(-1)=0 \neq 1.z=4+4(−1)=0=1. So A does not lie on L3L_3L3​.

Option B: (2,8,5)(2,8,5)(2,8,5)

From x=2+3tx=2+3tx=2+3t, 2=2+3t  ⟹  t=0.2=2+3t \implies t=0.2=2+3t⟹t=0. Then z=4+4(0)=4≠5.z=4+4(0)=4 \neq 5.z=4+4(0)=4=5. So B does not lie on L3L_3L3​.

Option C: (8,26,12)(8,26,12)(8,26,12)

From x=2+3tx=2+3tx=2+3t, 8=2+3t  ⟹  3t=6  ⟹  t=2.8=2+3t \implies 3t=6 \implies t=2.8=2+3t⟹3t=6⟹t=2. Then y=8+9(2)=26,z=4+4(2)=12.y=8+9(2)=26, \qquad z=4+4(2)=12.y=8+9(2)=26,z=4+4(2)=12. Both match. So C lies on L3L_3L3​.

Option D: (5,17,4)(5,17,4)(5,17,4)

From x=2+3tx=2+3tx=2+3t, 5=2+3t  ⟹  t=1.5=2+3t \implies t=1.5=2+3t⟹t=1. Then y=8+9(1)=17y=8+9(1)=17y=8+9(1)=17 correct, but z=4+4(1)=8≠4.z=4+4(1)=8 \neq 4.z=4+4(1)=8=4. So D does not lie on L3L_3L3​.


  1. Final answer

The required point is (8,26,12).\boxed{(8,26,12)}.(8,26,12)​. So the correct option is C.

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